Study Abroad Assistant Director, Partnerships & Programs

Uniglobaltechnologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking an International Study Abroad Assistant Director to oversee exchange, partnership and direct enroll opportunities. The role collaborates with academic units and international partners to expand study abroad options while supporting planning, budgets, and student services.

You will coordinate safety and risk management, serve as a department point person for key areas like marketing or scholarships, and work across colleges to implement programs that

Qualifications

• Experience advising and administering study abroad programs.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and international partners.
• Experience planning, negotiating budgets and program agreements.
• Ability to coordinate logistics across academic units.
• Ability to assist with safety and risk management planning.

Responsibilities

• Advise, administer, and implement study abroad activities within a regional portfolio.
• Serve as a college liaison for assigned UIC colleges and departments.
• Assist with expanding faculty-directed study abroad opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty on proposals and academic planning.
• Source and negotiate with program partners.
• Manage program agreements and budgets.
• Coordinate logistics for abroad initiatives.
• Coordinate with international university partners and consortia.
• Monitor costs, student affairs, and curricula.
• Assist with safety and risk management planning and response.
• Serve as a departmental point person for marketing, scholarships, or pre-departure support.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Budget management

Risk management

Job description

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking an International Study Abroad Assistant Director to oversee exchange, partnership and direct enroll opportunities. The role collaborates with academic units and international partners to expand study abroad options while supporting planning, budgets, and student services.

You will coordinate safety and risk management, serve as a department point person for key areas like marketing or scholarships, and work across colleges to implement programs that